PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 24568 p4p, 24381 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
22
160
15 - 34 - 3

182 cm
22
160
19 - 31 - 5

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 34 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 31 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Amiga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salvacion is fending him off so far but Amiga persists. Nope, Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

Amiga drives through with a takedown into Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Amiga is stalling in the full guard.
Amiga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Amiga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the position.
Amiga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amiga.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvacion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Amiga can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion laying and praying for a moment but Amiga takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Salvacion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amiga sprawls well initially but Salvacion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga tries to get to full guard but Salvacion has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amiga trying to hold on to Salvacion's head to control him but Salvacion postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amiga keeping hold of Salvacion's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amiga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salvacion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amiga is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to avoid it but Amiga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salvacion to the ground. Salvacion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvacion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Amiga is looking for a sweep.
Amiga struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Amiga's shoulder. That is not cool.
Amiga tries to improve position but can't.
Salvacion lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga seems a little lost for a moment, as Salvacion dominates the positioning.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is trying to keep Salvacion in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is holding on to half guard well.
Salvacion is taking a breather. Amiga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amiga controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tapad Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salvacion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Salvacion!